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JES1851
Part NO, 164D3370P091
Pub No 49-40094 4-99 JR
3828WSA1198

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  • Page 1 GEAppliances JES1851 Part NO, 164D3370P091 Pub No 49-40094 4-99 JR 3828WSA1198...

  • Page 2: Precautionstoavoid Possibleexposure To Excessive Microwave Energy

    IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION. READALLINSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING. PRECAUTIONS TOAVOID POSSIBLE EXPOSURE TO EXCESSIVE M ICROWAVE ENERGY • DONotAttemptm operate • Do Not Operate the oven if it dais oven with the door open is damaged. It is particularly since ope_vdoor operation important that the oven (m] result in hannlhl...
  • Page 3 Use this appliance only for its intended purpose as described in this Owner's Manual. • To reduce the risk of fire in • Do not mount this applimace over a sink. the oven cavity: • Do not mount the mi( rowave --Do not overcook ti_od.

  • Page 4: Arcing

    IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION. READALLINSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING. fi WARNING! ARCING If you see arcing, press the CLEAR/OFFpad and correct the problem. • Metal, such as twisl-ties, Arcing is Itle mi( 1-owave lenn tbr sparks in the oven. Arcing poulny pins, or gold-rimmed dishes, in lhe microwave.
  • Page 5 • SUPERHEATEDWATER • Spontaneous boiling--Under ( ertain special circumstances, Microwaved water and other liquids may start to boil liquids do not always bubble during or shortly after when they reach the boiling removal from the inicrowave point Theycan actually get oven.

  • Page 6: Microwave-Safecookware

    IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION. READALLINSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING. WARNING! © MICROWA VE-SAFE COOKWARE Make sure all cookware used in • Do not use recycled paper your microwave oven is suilable products. Recycled paper tbr microwaving. Most glass towels, napkins and waxed (asseroles, cooking dishes, paper cma (xmtain metal measuring cups, cuslard cups,...
  • Page 7 • "Boilable" cooking pouches • Plastic cookwarc_Plasfic and tightly ( losed plastic bags cookware designed should be slit, pierced or microwave cooking is vePi vetoed as directed by useful, but should be used package. Ifflaey are not, carefully. Even microwave_ plasti( could bm'st during or safe plastic may not be a.s immediamly...

  • Page 8: Grounding Instructions

    IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION. READALLINSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING. A WARNING! Improper use of the grounding plug can result in a risk of electric shock. GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS This appliance must be grounded. In lhe event ()fan electrical short circuit, grounding reduces the risk of electric shock by providing e_ape wire ti)r the electric...

  • Page 9: Adapter Plugs

    ADAPTER P LUGS Usagesffuationswhereappliance's power cordwill be disconnected infrequently. l_cause of potential salbty hazards under certain conditions, {Adaptor p lugs not we strenglyrecommendagainstthe permittedkl Canada_ useofan adapterplug.However, if you still elect k) use an adapter, N°Ns/sl°ts where lo(al (odes permit, a Align large TEMPORARY CONNECTIONm W be _Ensule...
  • Page 10 IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION. READALLINSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING. WARNING! EXTENSION CORDS A short power supply cord is prox_ded to reduce Ihe risks resulting ti-om becoming entangled in or U-ipping over a longer cord. Extension cords may he used if you are careful in using _hem.
  • Page 11 Readand follow this Safety ,2,4r Informationcarefully. SAVETHESEINSTRUCTIONS...
  • Page 12 Congratulations! YouAre Now Part of the GEFamily. Welcome to the GE t_tmfly. We re proud ()four quahty producls and we are comnntted o provadmg dependable sePace. You'll see it m this easy-to-u_ Owner's Manual and • , ..you 11hea t n the tiiendly \ ( 1 es ( f ( ur usto ne selwace deparlment.

  • Page 13: Table Of Contents

    A list of tolbfree customer service numbers included in the back section. Or you can always call Itae GE Answer Cemer ® at 800.626.2000, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.

  • Page 14: Microwaveoven

    About the features of your microwave oven. Throughout this manual, features and appearance may vary from your model 1100Watts Features o f the Oven DoorLatches. Window with Metal Shield. Screen allows cooking to be \fiewed while keeping microwaves confined in lhe oven. Convenience Guide, Touch Control Panel and Display, Door Latch Release, Press latch release...

  • Page 15: Time Features

    Youcan microwave by time, with the sensor features or with the auto feature. (_.._ ] [ '_]( _'] ("=" ] AUTO/TIME DEE TIME COOK POPCORN OEVERAGE REHEAT BAKED POTATO VEGETABLE AUTO/TIME DEE POWER LEVEL CookingControls Check the Convenience Guide before you begin. Time Features Press Enter...
  • Page 16 About changing the power level '111epower level may be entered or chmlged after enmring the teamre dine tor TIME immediately POWER CO01_TtmeDefroster EXPRESS COOK, The power level LEVEL tnay also be (hanged during dine countdown. Press TIMECOOKerselect TtmeDefrost, Enler c_)oking or deii-osfing time. Press POWERLEVEL Selectdesiredpowerlevel 1-10.
  • Page 17 About the time features. time Cook fimecookl TtMECOOK Allows you to microwave ibr any time up to 99 minutes and 99 seconds. [][][] Power level 10 (High)is automatically set, but you may (hange i_ibr more flexibility. [][][] Press TIME COOK Enter (ooking lime.
  • Page 18 About the time features. CookingGuidofor TimeCook NOTE: Use power level High (10) unless otherwise noted, Amount Teme Comments Vegetable Asparagus (fresh spears) lib. 5 to 8mhl., In l V,-qt.oblong glass baking Meal-High (7) dish, place 1/4 cup water. (frozenspears) 10*oz.package 4 to 7 mila.
  • Page 19 Vegetable Amount lime Comments Corn (frozenkernel) 10-oz. package 2 to 6 mha. In 1-<It.casserole, pla_e 2 tablespoons water. Cornon the cob (fresh) 1 to5ears IlA to 4 rain. In 2-qt. glass baking dish, place con]. If corn is in husk, use no per ear water;...
  • Page 20 • For more even defrosting of larger tbods, such as roasts, use AutoDefrost. B e sure lm-ge meats are completely defrosted before cooking. • When defrosted, tbod should he cool but soi_ened in all areas. If still slightly icy, remm to dae microwave...
  • Page 21 Defrosting Guide Food time Comments Breads, Cakes Braad, bunsormlls(lpiece) 1/4 rain. I_emTange adier half the tinm. Sweet mlls (approx. 12oz.) 2 to 4min. Fishand Seafood Fillets, frozen ( l lb.) 6 to 9mm. Shellfish, small pieces (l lb.) 3 to 7 mln. Place block in ( asserole.
  • Page 22 About the time features. Express Cook This is a quick way to set cooking time for I-6 minutes. Press one of the Express Cook pads (tixlm 1 to 6) lbr i to 6 minutes of cooking at power level 10. For example, press the 2 pad fbr 2 minutes of cooking time.
  • Page 23 TURNsigaaal, turn the tbod over. Remove defrosted meal or shield w'am_ areas with small pieces of li)il. • Afief defrosting, most meats need u) stand 5 minutes lo ( omplete deti-osfing. Lm-ge roasts should stand tar al_mt 30 minutes. Conversion Guide If the weightof foodis statedinpoundsandounces, t heounces mustbeconverted to tenths (.1)of...
  • Page 24 About the sensor features. Humidity Sensor The SensorFeatures dete_ t the increasing humidity released during cooking+'l]ae oven automatically adjusts tbe cooking time It _arious types madamounts of lbod. • The proper c_mminez_and covez_are es_nfial lot best _nsor cooking+ Covoged • Always use mi{ rowavc-safe { onlainers and cover them with lids orvenmd plastic wrap.
  • Page 25 Popcorn To u_ dm Popcornli:ature: POPCOXN Followpaclcageinsn-actions, using fimeCeakifdle package is less than 1.75 ounces or larger than 3.5 (less t ime) {m0re time) ounces. Place Ihe pax;kage of popcorn in the center ofdae microwave. Useonly wJ#_ p repackaged m&owave ppacomweJ)hJng 1 75 to_5 ounce_ PressPOPCORN.Theovenstm-ksimmediately.
  • Page 26 About the sensor features. Reheat The Reheatfieamre reheat.s single se_ings of previously REH_T cooked toods or a plate (ffleflove_. Place covered tbod in flm oven. Press REHE.AT 'ltm oven starts immediately. How toChangethe 'ltm oven signals when steam is sensed and the AutomaticSettings time remaining begins counting down.
  • Page 27 Baked Potato The Baked Potato li:amre cooks 1/2-2 lbs. of potatoes. 6A_IEDpOTATO [][] Pierce skin wifla tbrk and place potatoes on flae lummble. If cooking fln-ee or more potatoes, (less t ime) (m0r_me} mTange in a star pa[tem. How to Change the Press BAKED POTATO, The oven stm-ks immediately.

  • Page 28: Otherfeatures

    About the other features. 'llae HELPpad displays li:ature inii)m_ation and helpfial hints. Press HELP, t hen _lect a li:alure pad. Cooking Complete Reminder To remind you thai you have fi)od in the oven, the oven will display FOOD IS READYand heep once a minute...
  • Page 29 Reminder REMINDER The Reminderf_ature can be used like an alarm cl(u:k, [][][] and (an be used at any time, even when the oven is operating. 'ttm Reminder time can be set up m 94 [][][] hom_ later. [][][] Press REMINDER. Enter tim time you want the oven to remind you.

  • Page 30: Otherfeatures

    About the other features. © Child Lock-Out You may lock file ( onu-ol panel to prevem the microwave li-om being ax ( idenlally started or used CLEAR by children. To lock or unlo(_ the controls, press and hold CLEAR/0FF lbr alx)ut Ihree seconds.

  • Page 31: Microwave Terms

    Microwave terms. Definition Term Arcing Arcing is Ihe microwave lenn ff_r sparks in the oven. Arcing is a+used by: • metal or fflil touching the side <>film oven. • lbil Ihat is not molded m lbod (upturned edges act like amennas).

  • Page 32: Careand Cleaning

    Care and cleaning of the microwave oven. Helpful Hints ()pen the oven door a few minutes after (x)oking to air out the inside. An oc(:asional flmrough wiping wifla a solution ofl)aking soda and water keeps the inside fresh. Unplugthe cordbeforecleaninganypart ofthisoven. How to Clean the Inside Walls, Floor, I nside Window,Metal andPlasticPartson the Door...
  • Page 33 How to Clean the Outside Donotusecleanerscontainingammoniaor alcoholon the microwaveoven,Ammoniaoralcohol can damagethe appearanceofthe microwave. Case (;lean the omside (ff the microwave with a sudsy cloth. Rinse and then thy. Wipe the window dean with a damp doth. Central P anelandDoor Wipe with a damp cloth. DU thoroughly. Do not u_ cleaning sprays, large amounts (ffsoap and waler, abrasives or shaq'_ objects on the panel--they...

  • Page 34: Callforservice

    Before you call for service... Troubleshooting tips Save time and money! Review the charts on the following pages first and you may not need to call for service. Problem Possible Causes What ToDo Oven will not start * Replace tuse or reset A fuse in your home circuit breaker.
  • Page 35 Problem Possible Causes What To Do "SENSOR E RROR" • Close the door, press During Popcorn, Rehea{ appears o ndisplay CLEAR/OFFand begin again. Beverage, Baked Potato, or Vegetable program, the door was opened before steam could be detected. Steam was not detected * Use rime Cook m heat in maximum amount...

  • Page 36: Thingsthatare Normal With Your Microwave Oven

    Before you call for service... ThingsThat Are Normal With YourMicrowave Oven • Stemn or vapor es(_tping fl-om around lhe door. • Light reflection around door or outer ca_. • Dimming oven light and daange in the hlower sound at power levels oflaer than high.
  • Page 37 Notes.
  • Page 38 Notes. 2,,,,t...
  • Page 39 GEMicrowave Oven Warranty. Care®technician. For service, calI 8OO-GE-CARES. II warranty service provided by an authorized Customer For The Period OF. GE Will Replace: One Year Anypart oflhe microwave oven which fails due to a From the date of the deli:( t in matelials or workmanship.
  • Page 40 Service TelephoneNumbers. GEAnswer Center ® s00.6262000 '1tle GE Ans_ver Cemer ® is open 24 hom_ a day, 7 (lays a week. In-HomeRepairService800-GE-CARES (800-4324737 Expert GE repair sm, dce is only a phone call a_ray. Special Needs Service800.6_.2000 TDD800-TDD-GEAC(800-833-4322) GE oiIi:rs, flee of (harge, a hrodmre to assist in plarming a han-ie_ flee kit*hen li)r persons with limited mobility.

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